Nature & science · Age 9 · Advanced Body Systems (circulation & Respiration)
Rest vs Active – Comparing Body Rates in Different Situations
Compare heart rate and breathing rate during rest, light activity, and vigorous exercise.
Module
Advanced Body Systems (circulation & Respiration)
Age
Age 9
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Why do muscles need more oxygen during exercise?
Question 2
Multiple choice
What happens to breathing rate when you switch from running back to sitting quietly?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Which activity would produce the LOWEST heart rate?
Question 4
True or false
A fitter person usually recovers to their resting heart rate faster after exercise than a less fit person.
Question 5
Matching
Match each body state to its typical breathing rate.
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